Move Over Oprah

Meyera Has A Talk Show Of Her Own

January 06, 1989

VIRGINIA BEACH — Mayor Meyera Oberndorf will begin working Tuesday with a microphone in addition to a gavel.

Oberndorf, who has the reputation as being one of the area's more colorful public figures, will be host of a talk-show program from 4 to 6 p.m. on WNIS-AM (850 AM). The show will air each Tuesday through Friday. Monday is the day the Virginia Beach City Council meets.

WNIS General Manager Robert Sinclair said Oberndorf would function as a talk-show host, not as a person speaking on behalf of Virginia Beach government.

"We won't take calls from Virginia Beach residents complaining about their trash not being picked up or an RV on someone's lawn," said Sinclair, who added that a disclaimer on that subject would be read before each show. "She'll talk about a variety of issues and have frequent guests."

Oberndorf, who grew up in Newport News, has no prior broadcast experience, Sinclair said. "But she has the intellect and the interest for the job," he said.